US Bridges

Struthers RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.2 MI N of North Gate RD · Structure no. EPC2961-01.22

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,279
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Struthers RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Struthers RD over Beaver Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,279 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,846 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStruthers RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.2 MI N of North Gate RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.04218, -104.83931
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,279 (2021)
Projected traffic10,846 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Struthers RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Struthers RD over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Struthers RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 8,279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Struthers RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns Struthers RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.